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Posted: 10/17/2002 4:42:31 PM EDT
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It's too late for you to use this now but there is a product that you can add to stain before you apply it that makes it dry faster. I can't remember the name of it but it is available at most hardware stores. Maybe it will help next time.
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Posted: 10/17/2002 4:46:24 PM EDT
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If you can put the wood in a small room and heat it with a portable heater--propane and electric ones both work, but are well known for starting fires. Of course you know any time you raise the temp you lower the humidity, especially if you can somewhat seal the room to avoid air turnover. That becomes dangerous too with the propane as it consumes oxygen. Be careful.
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Posted: 10/17/2002 4:48:18 PM EDT
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Did you wipe the excess off with a clean rag about 15 mins. after you applied it? I don't recall ever having to wait more than 12 hrs before finishing. (I'm doing some at this time also) |
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Posted: 10/17/2002 5:10:11 PM EDT
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I would avoid any methods that involve flames or electric motors (could spark). In an enclosed space, especially if you close it off and try to heat the room or the piece, the fumes could ignite.
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Posted: 10/17/2002 5:11:14 PM EDT
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It's called japan drier
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Posted: 10/17/2002 5:20:22 PM EDT
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Once it is on the wood surface, all you can do to speed up the process is raise the room temp., as pointed out by thebeekeeper1.
I have tried from time to time in a fit of impatience to use direct heet blowing on the board, either with a heatgun or an electric heater. It actually makes matters worse. |
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Posted: 10/17/2002 5:50:44 PM EDT
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what kind of stain are you people using? unless mixed with some type of finish, i can't imagine it taking that long to dry.
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Posted: 10/17/2002 8:44:37 PM EDT
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While temp and humidity are important, don't neglect air circulation.
edited to add, you did take care of your rags properly? For those that don't know, oiled rags can start a fire. Best thing is to place them in a bucket of water. I've seen an experienced cabinetmaker neglect this and get lit up for it. |
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Posted: 10/17/2002 8:58:05 PM EDT
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Just to echo racebaiter, what product are you using? There is no way that a stain alone should be tacky, particularly after 12 hours. Are you using one of those "complete finish in one can" wonders? |
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Posted: 10/17/2002 9:41:27 PM EDT
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It is good that you all are taking up other hobbies because soon this site will be "AR15.com- Memorial To The Black Rifle".
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Posted: 10/17/2002 10:05:35 PM EDT
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Yeah, you should have used Aniline dyes instead...They are alcohol or water-based, dry REALLY fast and give a deeper color. Only problem is if you try to refinish dyed wood, you can only re-dye it with the same dye....or darker.
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Posted: 10/18/2002 4:53:00 AM EDT
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Tandy's LEATHER Dye does a lovely job on gun stocks. You've got scads of shades to choose from, it dries in less than 5 minutes, and if the first coat doesn't get the piece as dark as you want it, just slap on another coat.
Been using it on all my (wood) gunstocks for over 20 years. Try it, you'll like it [:D] |
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